User Reviews

Works great until you need to maintain them. I have spent HOURS bleeding these brakes only to have them continue to rub. Not worth the effort or cost. 2 chilis for the power but you really should not ignore everyone who has gone crazy with these brakes.

Weaknesses: constant rubbing is creating drag and I can't find any clear instructions (better yet a brief video on what I do/unscrew to loosin this thing to center it) online for "centering the caliper" as described in the hayes manual that I did find online

Bottom Line:

this problem seems to be with lotsa brakes and I'm not sure why brakes need to drag (especially expensive hydraulic ones) when you're not using them.

I have had this set of HAYES for over 4 years on 3 different frames. Besides this season I would race weekly and ride at least 3x's during the week. I am 215lbs plus and have necer had a problem with this set. HIGHLY recommended!!

Weaknesses: Bleeding these things is a NIGHTMARE. It's a good thing you don't have to do it often, because it's TERRIBLE. Just take it to the shop, seriously.

Bottom Line:

These brakes will stop you like anything, but bleeding them is pure BS. They make you bleed them from the bottom, and PUSH the fluid through the system. Unfortunately the bottle only attaches to the bleeder with a slip-on tube, so it's SUPER easy for it to come off. If you do your own maintenance, get something else. I do my own so I can only give out 3 chilis.

Bike Setup: race line max, michlen wheels, top of the line truvativ crank set.

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Submitted by
joe stabbs
a Cross Country Rider
from harbor springs mi

Date Reviewed: August 14, 2006

Strengths: Work great for a while. great stopping power when wet

Weaknesses: mine had the worst vibrations in them you can possibly imagine. had to replace everything in the rear disc to make the vibration go away. not cheap!!!

Bottom Line:

when they are working properly they are great brakes. ive had my problems with them and trying to replace some of the components can get pricey. imagine that though in this game. all in all would get again

Weaknesses: mine had the worst vibrations in them you can possibly imagine. had to replace everything in the rear disc to make the vibration go away. not cheap!!!

Bottom Line:

when they are working properly they are great brakes. ive had my problems with them and trying to replace some of the components can get pricey. imagine that though in this game. all in all would get again

Submitted by
Chris Marquette
a Downhiller
from Santa Barbara California

Date Reviewed: July 30, 2006

Strengths: Great stopping force

Weaknesses: a little heavy for a bmx

Bottom Line:

I love having hydraulic brakes on my BMX... Thats right you heard my BMX... I got HYdraulic disc brakes on my BMX. these brakes are the original hayes the first on the market and still work like new. I reccommend them to anybody who asks.